ITV horse racing tips and best bets for Doncaster and Kempton on Saturday, March 28

Sports News Blitz’s racing tipster Jeff Mexico is finally back from Cheltenham… Ladies College where he has been teaching sixth-form girls geography for the last month.

How Jeff managed to swing that gig is beyond us as he can’t tell the difference between a glacial system and an oxbow lake.

Let’s bring him back down to earth with a bump by waving in the traditional start of the Flat season at Doncaster, with five contests on offer from ITV, as well as three on the all-weather at Kempton.

Jeff Mexico’s tips

A few weeks back, I was moaning to someone that Jaffa Cakes are massively overrated. Then I realised that lots of dark-looking consumables actually aren’t as good as they think they are.

Licorice is bad for your heart, black wine gums aren’t as good as the green ones, balsamic vinegar is too posh, and prunes give you the shits. But the worst of all is Guinness.

Hats off to the marketing department at Guinness for making a ‘pint of the black stuff’ one of the most iconic drinks on the planet and the backbone of Irish civilisation, especially as it tastes like muck. 

A pint of Irn-Bru with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream in it is a far more wholesome alternative. Scotland’s true gift to society.

Millions of billions of trillions of pints of Guinness were sunk at Cheltenham, so the stats claimed. The truth is most people had two pints before moving on to something that didn’t make them have black shits for the rest of the month.

Those types who drink more than five pints of Guinness in one sitting are also the people who dress up like a posh farmer to go to the Festival.

You know the ones – brown shoes, three-piece suit, gilet, flat cap, and one slightly longer finger nail to snort coke off.

You should avoid these people at all costs.

Anyway, let’s have a look at some horses shall we?

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13:20 (Doncaster) – THE WILLIAM HILL TOP PRICE GUARANTEE EBF BROCKLESBY STAKES

Win tip: Blixen Force

Owner has won two of the last four renewals of this race, so is a savvy type with two-year-olds. Blixen Force looks like a colt who has the pedigree for 5f and dealing with soft ground, so can’t be overlooked.

Each-way tip: A Bear Affair

Yard has form in this race and also has a strong sprinting pedigree. In a race of unknowns, this could give A Bear Affair a slight edge.

13:50 (Doncaster) – THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED CAMMIDGE TROPHY (LISTED)

Win tip: Spycatcher

Previous winner of this race and the one to beat again. Best performances have come with cut in the ground and good-to-soft (soft in places) is exactly what he wants.

Each-way tip: My Mate Alfie

Regularly runs to a solid level in competitive sprint company and is a reliable sort who rarely runs a bad race. Also proven on soft/good-to-soft.

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14:08 (Kempton) – THE VIRGIN BET QUEENS PRIZE HANDICAP

Win tip: Belgravian Belgravian

Improving steadily this season, including a win and a big‑field effort late last year, which suggests there’s still more to come. Has the right mix of stamina, current form, and tactical profile to take this.

Each-way: Lavender Hill Mob

Dual‑purpose performer with a solid hurdles win in November and some consistent Flat form over staying trips in the past. Dropping back into a handicap where his rating looks workable.

14:25 (Doncaster) – THE WILLIAM HILL BET £10 GET £10 SPRING MILE HANDICAP

Win tip: Far From Dandy

Has already run twice this year and has big-field experience compared to his green rivals. Won twice on the all-weather before stepping into better company, and now looks like a horse progressing into this grade.

Each-way: Principality

Ran solid races in competitive 1m handicaps last season, including big-field events at Haydock and Doncaster, so has the experience. Proven on good-to-soft/softish surfaces and has been holding his mark without winning, so could be ready to strike.

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14:42 (Kempton) – THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET ROSEBERY H’CAP STAKES

Win tip: Military Academy

Five-year-old in peak progressive years and carries a mark near the top of the range. Has already shown strong form on all‑weather and has been competitive at this kind of level. Looks the most likely to dominate the final furlongs.

Each-way tip: Real Dream

Seasoned competitor at this class and trip and has run consistently off similar marks. Shown the ability to get a mile and a quarter on the all‑weather. Can grind out some place money if the race doesn’t go at a big gallop.

14:57 (Doncaster) – THE WILLIAM HILL DONCASTER MILE STAKES (LISTED)

Win tip: Qirat

Small field so you are getting one here, and Qirat has already shown he can operate at a higher level than typical Listed horses. Strong traveller with enough pace to hold position and shouldn’t get caught out by how the race unfolds.

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15:13 (Kempton) – THE VIRGIN BET SNOWDROP FILLIES’ STAKES (LISTED)

Win tip: American Gal

Has competed at a higher level than most in this field, including Group/Group‑3 company, which gives her a class edge. Two‑time winner at around this distance and has shown she handles 1m on Polytrack before.

Each-way tip: All Moonshine

Already has multiple wins on AW, including at Kempton over 1m. Her recent form shows improvement rising through the ranks. Should be in the mix late.

15:35 (Doncaster) – THE WILLIAM HILL LINCOLN (HERITAGE HANDICAP)

Win tip:  Anno Domini

Exactly the right profile for this race: four-year-old, lightly raced, and already around the 100 mark. Showed progression through last season, stepping into better company and holding his own. Already could be a Group horse.

Each-way tip: Botanical

Thrives in big fields, strong late, and looks well-handicapped to hit the frame.

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Good luck everyone – and remember to never gamble in your pants.

(Selections are correct at time of publishing. Be aware they are subject to change, horses could be removed from races, and meetings may be abandoned due to bad weather.)

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